Association of the Collagen Type IV Alpha 1 Chain Gene rs3783107 GG Genotype with Hypertension, Asthma, and Eczema: The Tampere Adult Population Cardiovascular Risk Study

Aims: Basement membranes (BMs) provide structural support to the tissue, and also offer functional input to modulate cellular function. Type IV collagen is the most abundant protein in BMs. Collage...